The first Croatian blow of the tournament has finally landed. Right back Šime Vrsaljko picked up a knee injury in extra time versus Russia and had to be subbed out. He is now ruled as "doubtful" for the England semifinal Wednesday night. Vrsaljko has started every Croatia game (except Iceland) and has been pivotal up the wings with his crosses. If he is … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be Out For England
Archives for July 2018
Get Out Of Work/School Letter For Wednesday
By 6 CommentsTo whom it may concern, Please be advised that I have personally given (Insert Name) permission to call in sick on July 11th, 2018 from work or school in order to watch the Croatia vs. England World Cup semifinal match. While I acknowledge that the definition of "sick" is debatable, I have recommended that (Insert Name) spends the entire day with friends and family to … [Read more...] about Get Out Of Work/School Letter For Wednesday
Cardiac Croatians In Top Form To Topple England, Make World Cup Final
By 25 CommentsAnd then there were four. Although Croatia are cutting it close, needing two penalty shootouts in order to make the World Cup semifinals, they are in top form going into Wednesday night's clash against England, with a World Cup Final berth on the line. Here's why: 1. The Vatreni navigated the first five matches of the World Cup without having a player … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croatians In Top Form To Topple England, Make World Cup Final
Croatia v Russia Postgame Show From St. Anthony’s
By 40 CommentsCroatians all over the world celebrated Croatia's second straight penalty win at the World Cup Saturday night! This is what it looked like from St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Over 1,000 fans showed up to cheer on their Vatreni for another 120 minutes and penalty kicks. Stressful is putting the atmosphere lightly. #teamofdestiny … [Read more...] about Croatia v Russia Postgame Show From St. Anthony’s
Croatia Do It Again! Will Face England In World Cup Semifinals!
By 196 CommentsCroatia vs. Russia Penalty Kick Shootout Projected Croatia Starting XI: Subašić; Strinić, Vida, Lovren, Vrsaljko, Rakitić, Modrić, Kramarić, Perišić, Rebić, Mandžukić Bunker breaker time! Croatia are expected to start the same may they did against Nigeria: in full attacking force! No real CDM will be used and Hoffenheim striker Andrej … [Read more...] about Croatia Do It Again! Will Face England In World Cup Semifinals!
More Motivation: FIFA Trying To Shut Down Subašić Memory
By 14 CommentsAs if Danijel Subašić needed any added motivation for Saturday's match. ESPN has reported that FIFA issued a warning to Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subašić following Croatia's penalty kick shootout versus Denmark on Sunday. Suba wears a picture of his fallen friend Hrvoje Ćustić under his goalie garb every match. While celebrating the win with Croatian teammates, … [Read more...] about More Motivation: FIFA Trying To Shut Down Subašić Memory
SUPER SATURDAY!!!
By 21 CommentsIt's going to be a loooooooong day Saturday boys and girls, so get your beauty sleep in Friday night. As you already know, a little football team from Croatia will be playing in the World Cup quarterfinals at 2PM (ET). The Vatreni are taking on hosts Russia with a spot in the Final Four on the line. Roughly eight hours later, American-Croatian UFC … [Read more...] about SUPER SATURDAY!!!
Russia: The Only Thing You Need To Know
By 86 CommentsCroatia take on 2018 World Cup hosts Russia on Saturday in a quarterfinal clash with a spot in the Final-Four on the line. So what do you need to know about this Russian side? They have ZERO impressive wins over the past calendar year! Russia opened up the Confederations Cup (a small 8-team tournament consisting of every … [Read more...] about Russia: The Only Thing You Need To Know
Subašić In Tears After Hrvoje Ćustić Mention
By 67 CommentsCroatia's hero from Sunday night's game versus Denmark, goalie Danijel Subašić, who blocked three out of five penalties in the shootout, showed raw emotion Tuesday at a press conference in Sochi, Sportske Novosti reported. A reporter asked Subašić about Hrvoje Ćustić, who passed away in 2008 while playing for NK Zadar. Ćustić slid head first into a concrete wall at … [Read more...] about Subašić In Tears After Hrvoje Ćustić Mention